ai4bharat/Pralekha huggingface dataset:
Ministry of Mines
Mineral Production Goes up by 5.1 % during April 2023
Nine Important Minerals indicate Positive Growth
The index of mineral production of mining and quarrying sector for the month of April, 2023  at 122.5, is 5.1% higher as compared to the level during the month of April, 2022. As per the provisional statistics of Indian Bureau of Mines , the cumulative growth for the period April- April, 2022-23 over the corresponding period of the previous year is 5.8 per cent.
The production level of important minerals in April, 2023 were: coal 731 lakh tonnes, lignite 32 lakh tonnes, natural gas  2671 million cu. m., petroleum  24 lakh tonnes, iron ore 247 lakh tonnes, limestone 386 lakh tonnes and bauxite 1562000, chromite 273000, copper conc. 9000, lead conc.29000, manganese ore 265000, zinc conc. 130000, phosphorite 162000, magnesite 10000 tonnes each, gold 102 kg and diamond 2 carat.
Important minerals showing positive growth during April, 2023 over April, 2022 include: Phosphorite , Magnesite ,Iron Ore  ,Limestone, Copper Conc., Lead Conc., Coal , Manganese Ore  and Zinc Conc.. Other important minerals showing negative growth include: Petroleum  , Natural gas  , Gold, Lignite, Bauxite and Chromite .
Ministry of Labour & Employment
BOCW SCHEME
As per the extant provisions of Section 12 of Building and Other Construction Workers  Act, 1996 [BOCW  Act, 1996], which is in force, there is no restriction for worker to get registered and avail himself/herself intended benefits in a State after fulfilling the quantified conditions, which inter-alia, mentions that every building worker who has completed eighteen years of age, but has not completed sixty years of age, and who has been engaged in any building or other construction for not less that ninety days during the preceding twelve months shall be eligible for registration as a beneficiary in the State Welfare Boards under this Act and the same provisions for the Act continue.
In order to simplify the registration/enrolment process, detailed provisions were given as Machinery for Registration of workers in the aforesaid Model Welfare Scheme, by way of allotting Unique Identification Number to the registered BOC workers, delegation/appointment of competent officers at local/municipal/panchayat level, allowing self-certification, holding regular camps/creation of facilitation centers at prominent labour chowks/addas, issuance of ID cards to BOC workers etc.
Moreover, by invoking Section 60 of the BOCW  Act, 1996, a Mission Mode Project  was also forwarded to all the States/UTs and they were advised to ensure that all the left-out BOC workers are registered with the State Welfare Boards and their records updated in a time bound manner which relies on easing out the process of registration, doing away with the physical presence of workers for registration and renewals, reposing trust on workers by self-certification and giving due benefits to all eligible construction workers in terms of universal social security and welfare schemes of the Central/State Governments.
The Central Government is committed to protect and promote the welfare, social security, safety and health of labourers. It has enacted the Building and Other Construction Workers  Act, 1996 [BOCW  Act, 1996], now subsumed in the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 , to regulate the employment and conditions of service of building and other construction workers and to provide for their safety, health and welfare measures and for other matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. These provisions are enforced by the Central and State Governments in their respective spheres.
The implementation of Welfare schemes relating to life and disability cover, health and maternity cover, transit housing, skill development, financial assistance for education of wards etc. of Building and Other Construction Workers has been entrusted upon State/UT BOCW Welfare Boards under Section 22 of the Act.
This information was given by Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment Shri Rameswar Teli in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan-MoU signed between Department of Social Justice & Empowerment and Art of Living today to make NMBA more effective and widespread
Ambitious Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan currently operational in 372 districts of the country
A special initiative under the NMBA is association of religious/spiritual organizations for carrying out various activities
Emphasis on “Nasha Mukt Bharat & Nasha Mukt world” - the Minister
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Signed Memorandum of Understanding between Art of Living today at Dr. B.R Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi in the presence of Dr. Virendra Kumar, Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment and Gurudev Shri Shri Ravi Shankar ji and other senior members of the Art of Living management. Shri Saurabh Garg, Secretary, Shri Surendra Singh Additional Secretary, Smt. Radhika Chakravarthy Joint Secretary and other Senior oﬃcers of the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment also attended the ceremony.
Speaking on the occasion Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar said Department of Social Justice & Empowerment signed an MoU with the Art of Living for spreading the message of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan among the youth, women, students etc. With the signing of this MoU, Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan will get a boost towards achieving drug sensitized India. To curb the menace of drug demand, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment , Government of India has been implementing National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction .
The Minister said this is an umbrella scheme under which ﬁnancial assistance is provided to State Governments/ Union Territory  Administrations for Preventive Education and Awareness Generation, Capacity Building, Skill development, vocational training and livelihood support of ex-drug addicts.
The Ministry has initiated ambitious Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan  currently operational in 8,000 Master Volunteers have been selected and trained to lead the Abhiyaan activities in the 372 identified districts More than 3.13+ crore youth have actively participated in the activities of the Abhiyaan and spreading on-ground the message against substance use. Around 4,000+ YuvaMandals, NYKS & NSS Volunteers, Youth Clubs have also been associated with the Abhiyaan. The contribution of 2.09+ Crore women have also been vital in reaching out to a larger community through the Anganwadi & ASHA Workers, ANMs, Mahila Mandals & Women SHGs.
Prime Minister's Office
PM visits Jamnagar in Gujarat
Dedicates new building of Guru Gobind Singh Hospital to Nation
Flags off Bandra- Jamnagar Humsafar Express
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today,flagged off the Bandra- Jamnagar Humsafar Express, at Jamnagar in Gujarat. He dedicated the new 750 bed annexe of Guru GobindSingh Hospital to the nation and unveiled various SAUNI projects. He also launchedother development projects at Jamnagar including the 51 km pipeline from Aaji-3 to Khijadia.
Addressing the huge gathering, the Prime Minister talked about the resolve and hard work of the Gujarat Government in the past couple of decades to deal with the water shortage problem. In this context, he mentioned about his determination to not allow ‘Tanker Raj’ in Gujarat and how Sardar Sarovar Dam has brought relief to the people of the Gujarat. He appealed to the citizens to conserve each and every drop of water for the benefit of present and future generation.
Hailing the health sector revolution in Gujarat, Prime Minister said that the hospitals that have come up in the past few years in Gujarat will greatly benefit the poor. He said that Ayushman Bharat scheme rolled out by the Union Government will ensure affordable and quality healthcare for the poor.
The Prime Minister said that structural and long terms measures are required to overcome the challenges faced by the country, instead of poorly thought out short term ones. In this context, he mentioned about the long term visionary schemes introduced by the Union Government. He saidthat PM –KISAN scheme is a long term and comprehensive plan for the welfare of the farmers.
Talking about the Union Government’s efforts in boosting the MSME sector, Prime Minister said that the easy availability of credit and people-friendly GST will greatly benefit the youngsters. He said that the initiatives taken by the Government has ensured improved Ease of Business rankings.
Praising the efforts of armed forces, PM said that the entire nation is proud of our soldiers. He said that the menace of terrorism has to be eliminated.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Government incentives and support for Solar Energy generation and usage
For promoting solar energy in the residential sector, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is implementing Rooftop Solar Programme Phase-II. Under this Programme 4000 MW rooftop solar  capacity addition is targeted in residential sector through Central Financial Assistance .
CFA up to 40% of the benchmark cost is provided for RTS projects upto 3 kW capacity and up to 20% for RTS system capacity beyond 3 kW and up to 10 kW for individual households. For Group Housing Societies/Residential Welfare Associations , CFA is limited to 20% for RTS plants for supply of power to common facilities maximum 500 kW capacity.
In addition, Government has taken several steps to promote solar energy in the country. These include:
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- permitting Foreign Direct Investment  up to 100 percent under the automatic route,
- waiver of Inter State Transmission System  charges for inter-state sale of solar and wind power for projects to be commissioned by 30th June 2025,
- declaration of trajectory for Renewable Purchase Obligation  up to the year 2022,
- setting up of Ultra Mega Renewable Energy Parks to provide land and transmission to RE developers on a plug and play basis,
- schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan , 12000 MW CPSU Scheme Phase II, etc.,
- laying of new transmission lines and creating new sub-station capacity under the Green Energy Corridor Scheme for evacuation of renewable power,
- notification of standards for deployment of solar photovoltaic system/devices,
- setting up of Project Development Cell for attracting and facilitating investments,
- Standard Bidding Guidelines for tariff based competitive bidding for procurement of Power from Grid Connected Solar PV and Wind Projects.
- Government has issued orders that power shall be dispatched against Letter of Credit  or advance payment to ensure timely payment by distribution licensees to RE generators.
- Conducting skill development programmes to create a pool of skilled manpower for setting up, operation and maintenance of RE projects.
This information was given by Shri R.K Singh, Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya awards best performing states for PMJAY and ABDM at Arogya Manthan 2022
“There should be no space for fraud in AB-PMJAY which aims for healthcare of the poorest; technology to be used to remove scope for any fraud”
Stakeholders encouraged for innovations to integrate technology in digital health
“There should be no space for fraud in AB-PMJAY which aims for healthcare of the poorest from the society. We need to use all available technology tools to remove even the smallest scope for any fraud”. This was stated by Dr Mansukh Mandaviya at the closing day of the two-day Arogya Manthan 2022, celebrating completion of 4years of Ayushman Bharat PMJAY, and one year of Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Mission, here today. Ms Veena George, Minister of Health, Government of Kerala and Dr V K Paul, Member , NITI Aayog were also present.
Speaking on the occassion while awarding top performing states, districts, integrators and health facilities, Dr Mandaviya said that the two days’ brainstorming session would contribute to giving additional boost for rethinking and improving PM-JAY and ABDM. “Even a small suggestion has the power for bringing big change”, he stated.
Dr Mandaviya urged states who are still to cover eligible beneficiaries, to accelerate their efforts to provide Ayushman Bharat cards to all of them. He also encouraged stakeholders to bring innovative solutions for integrating technology in digital health.
Union Health Minister awarded the Ayushman Utkrishtata Puraskaar  2022 to felicitate the Top Performing State/UT , Top Performing District , Top Performing Government Facility , Best Performing States , Best Performing UTs , and PMAMs  under the AB PM-JAY and ABDM. The winners of ABDM Hackathon Series Round 1  were also awarded at the ceremony.
The second day of Arogya Manthan 2022 had panel discussions with eminent thought leaders from relevant public and private sector organizations. The sessions covered best practices & learnings from the states, digitization of health insurance in India, international best practices in digital health and way forwards sessions to deliberate and collaborate for drawing the future roadmap of the two schemes, AB PM-JAY and ABDM.
Shri Rajesh Bhushan, Union Health Secretary, Dr R S Sharma, CEO, National Health Authority . Principle Health Secretaries of States, NHM MDs, representatives from international Organisations and the private sector were present.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Performance of States on EODB
Sixteen States have implemented 75% or more of the 340 reforms based on Implementation Score in Business Reform Action Plan 2016.In Business Reform Action Plan 2017-18, 18 States have achieved a combined score  of more than 75%.
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TOP ACHIEVERS 
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RANK
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STATE
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SCORE 
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1
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Andhra Pradesh
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98.30
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2
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Telangana
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98.28
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3
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Haryana
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98.06
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4
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Jharkhand
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98.05
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5
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Gujarat
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97.99
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6
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Chhattisgarh
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97.31
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7
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Madhya Pradesh
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97.30
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8
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Karnataka
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96.42
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9
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Rajasthan
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95.70
The ease of doing business initiative of the government is achieved through Business Reform Action Plan wherein the endeavor is to make the processes simpler and transparent, reduce the timelines for various regulatory approvals and eliminate physical interface between the department and the business with the ultimate aim of increasing investments in the States and Union Territories . As a result of the Business Reform Action Plan Exercise 2017-18:
- 19 State/UTs - Established specialized Commercial Courts in major towns/clusters in the State
- 22 State/UTs - Reduced the number of documents required for obtaining electricity connection to only 2 as against 16 in 2016
- 21 State/UTs- Designed and implemented online Single Window System with functionality for online application submission, payment and approvals
- 12 State/UTs - Created online single window system for uploading building plans and providing construction permits
- 21 State/UTs -Digitized land transaction deeds of last 2 years at all sub-registrar offices
16 States and UTs have a combined score of less than 50% under Business Reform Action Plan 2017-18. In this regard, DIPP has taken numerous initiatives in 2017-18 such as:
· DIPP along with the World Bank conducted a nationwide workshop in July 2017 and 8 State/UT level workshops to share good practices and provide guidance on implementing reforms.
· In 2017, DIPP organized dedicated Video Conferences with North East States to help them in understanding the Business Reform Action Plan.
· In October – December 2018, workshops were conducted in each Union Territory to address challenge faced by them in implementing reforms.
· DIPP also adopted handholding method of partnering leading States with low scoring States so that the latter could learn from the former.
· 2 regional workshops, one each in Guwahati and Lucknow, have been conducted. In the following weeks, 3 more such workshops will be conducted in Kolkata, Mumbai and Bangalore.
This information was given by the Minister of State of Commerce and Industry, C. R. Chaudhary, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.
Ministry of Culture
Union Minister of State for Culture Shri Prahlad Singh Patel addresses webinar on ‘Namaste Yoga- Healthy youth for Healthy Nation’ today
We can build a healthy nation through Yoga - Shri Patel
Shri Patel urges all to participate in Surya Namaskar on the day of International Yoga 2020
Union Minister of State for Culture & Tourism  Shri Prahlad Singh Patel addressed the webinar on ‘NamasteYoga- Healthy youth for Healthy Nation’ today in New Delhi. Member of Parliament from Ladakh Shri Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, Member of Parliament from Banglore South Shri Tejasvi Surya, Member of Parliament from West Bengal Shri Nisith Pramanik and Secretary, Ministry of Culture Shri Anand kumar also joined the webinar.
Speakingon the occasion Shri Prahlad Singh Patel said that when we talk about Healthy youth for Healthy Nation then Yoga practice is the best option. He added that if we are fit then only we can help others. Shri Patel added that we need to make our immunity stronger to fight against minor diseases and yoga helps to build stronger immunity.
Shri Patel said that Yoga is a part of Indian culture and is a way of healthy living as we practice several asanas knowingly and unknowingly in our daily life. He added that Yoga gives us positive energy and gives us healthy body and peaceful mind. He added that he believes if the youth is healthy Nation will be healthy.
Shri Patel said that Ministry of Culture is Celebrating International Yoga Day 2020 by organising a Campaign Namaste Yoga from 19th to 21st June, 2020 to achieve the goal of making yoga an indispensable part of everyone's life. He hoped that on the day of International Yoga Day 10 million people will join for Surya Namaskar. Union Miniser urged all to participate in Surya Namaskar and use #10MillionSuryaNamaskar so that it can become a public movement which will create health awareness among fellow citizens.
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Ministry of Power
Uttarakhand Disaster is very sad and tragic: Power Minister Shri R. K. Singh
Situation is continuously being monitored to ensure quick relief & rescue operations
Power Minister asks NTPC's top management to travel to the site of the disaster for better coordination of relief operations
Shri R.K.Singh, the Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, said, "The natural disaster in Uttarakhand, where an avalanche has led to flash floods today 7th Feb,2021, is very sad and tragic." The glacial burst led to the rising of water levels in the river Rishiganga, which washed away the Rishiganga small hydro project of 13.2 MW.The floods have also damaged part of NTPC's under construction hydropower project Tapovan Vishnugad 520 MW in the region.
Shri Singh added that he is continuously monitoring the situation to ensure quick relief and rescue operations and he is also in constant touch with Uttrakhand's Chief Minister Shri Trivendra Singh Rawat. Speaking about resue operations he said, "While rescue operation is on, we are assessing the ground situation with the help of district administration and police. SDRF, ITBP, and Indian army are carrying out rescue operation. Divers from Indian Navy are also in standby."
He mentioned that the NTPC’s hydro power project which is under construction at Tapovan Vishnugad, is a run of river project with capacity of 4X130 MW. The project is still under construction and all the units were slated to be commissioned in 2022-23. The contracting agencies whose labours were deployed today are M/s. Rithwik Projects Pvt. Ltd., M/s. HCC Ltd and M/s. OM Metal Infra Projects Ltd.
Power Minister further informed that the extent of damage and casualties is being assessed. Today being a Sunday, number of workers working in the NTPC hydro plant were relatively less and this has helped lower the impact of the disaster. He said, "I have asked NTPC's top management to travel to the site of the disaster for better coordination of relief operations. Twelve persons have already been rescued. We are still trying to ascertain the exact number of missing workers from the project site and we are praying that the causalities are not much."
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Smart Cities have tendered out 6,721 projects worth ₹ 1,88,507 crore so far
The Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today informed that the Government of India launched Smart Cities Mission  on 25 June 2015. 100 Smart Cities have been selected through 4 rounds of competition from January 2016 to June 2018. As per SCM Guidelines, Central Government will provide financial support to the extent of ₹ 48,000 crore over five years i.e., on an average ₹ 100 crore per city per year. An equal amount on a matching basis will be contributed by the State Government/Urban Local Body .
As on 21 January 2022, these Smart Cities have tendered out 6,721 projects worth ₹ 1,88,507 crore; work orders have been issued in 6,124 projects worth ₹ 1,62,908 crore; 3,421 projects worth ₹ 58,735 crore have been completed. As on 21 January 2022, Government of India has released ₹ 28,413.60 crore for 100 Smart Cities, out of which ₹ 23,668.27 crore  has been utilized. Presently, there is no proposal under consideration of the Government for adding more cities under SCM.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 498
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 193.26 Crore
More than 12 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 193.26 Crore  today. More than 12 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10406884
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2nd Dose
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10039202
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Precaution Dose
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5204513
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18418927
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2nd Dose
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17582540
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Precaution Dose
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|
8649408
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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33769359
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|
|
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2nd Dose
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16013092
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|
Age Group 15-18 years
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|
1st Dose
|
|
59424114
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|
|
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2nd Dose
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|
45577718
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|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
557099322
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
489630810
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|
Precaution Dose
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|
819403
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|
Age Group 45-59 years
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|
1st Dose
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|
203240488
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
190763500
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Precaution Dose
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1362429
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Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
127083567
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2nd Dose
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118976004
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Precaution Dose
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18615638
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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1009442661
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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888582866
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Precaution Dose
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34651391
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Total
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1932676918
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 28th May, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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39
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2nd Dose
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541
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|
Precaution Dose
|
|
12255
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|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
79
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|
2nd Dose
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|
903
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Precaution Dose
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|
32882
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|
Age Group 12-14 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
120673
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
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|
237157
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|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
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|
29457
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
92345
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|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
27800
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
286427
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
59030
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|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
5560
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
64651
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|
Precaution Dose
|
|
36410
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|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
3724
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
42639
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Precaution Dose
|
|
164860
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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187332
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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724663
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Precaution Dose
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305437
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Total
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1217432
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.